Sermons on Persevering Faith:

Flourishing In Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Since God is forever faithful to us, He desires for us to be faithful to Him and to others. A faithful person walks in the truth not matter what happens to him.

Flourishing in Faithfulness Rev. Brian Bill 7/22/01 Someone asked me a couple weeks ago if the jokes I hear about Wisconsin offend me. I told him that I ask for it by bringing up “God’s Country” so often in my sermons. That reminds me of the man who decided to write a book about churches ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A True Faith

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 1, 2003

To call people to a true and living faith.

A True Faith Luke 11:37-44 Primary Purpose: To call people to a true and living faith When you think of a Pharisee, what comes to mind? You don’t think of someone fun and enjoyable to be around. Most of us think of someone like Jesus encountered: stern, legalistic, cruel, rigid and judgmental. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-44

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Faith Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003

The greatest Christian is not the one who has achieved the most. But the one who has received the most.

What is faith. Hebrews without faith it is impossible to please God The protestant reformation was based entirely aroud the scripture “the Just shall live by faith! Hyper faith has given the church a wrong perspective on true faith! If you are a Christian this morning your first act of faith was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Father Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003

The greatness of Abraham was not moral perfection, but in getting back to God and believing again.

FATHER OF ALL THE FAITHFUL. Romans 4:11-18 11 So Abraham is the spiritual father of those who have faith but have not been circumcised. They are made right with God by faith. 12 And Abraham is also the spiritual father of those who have been circumcised, but only if they have the same kind of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:11-18, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Deeper Faith Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003

A steadfast spirit will hold us through the changing situations of life! How the life of David is an example of faith to us.

GOD’S DEEPER WORK Faith series Pt 4 Pastor Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church. We have seen that walking by faith brings us into the supernatural power of God. The Spirit works in us to accomplish things that are impossible to our understanding. Our expectations are sometimes misdirected we look ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Overcoming Faith” Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Jun 4, 2003

This message deals with the subject of overcoming faith. It is a part of my series on the book of Hebrews.

TEXT: Hebrews 11:30-40 TOPIC: “Overcoming Faith” INTRODUCTION: A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: "Is anyone up there?" "I am here. I am the Lord. Do you believe me?" "Yes, Lord, I believe. I really believe, but I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-40

Denomination: Baptist

"Faith In Action” Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Jun 4, 2003

This message deals with some practical ways that faith is lived out in our lives. It is a part of my series on the book of Hebrews.

TEXT: Hebrews 11:23-29 TOPIC: “Faith In Action” INTRODUCTION: How strong is your faith? If you had to rate it on a scale of one to ten, where would your faith fall? Real faith is not demonstrated in the confines of a Sunday Morning worship service. It is revealed in the difficult times of life. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Faith

Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 10, 2003

The only thing this thief saw was a broken, bruised man with a hand-made title hanging over his head and a crowd who hated and mocked him and yet he believed and was saved. What will it take for you?

1)Where are we? a)Calvary b)Christ is hanging on the cross c)He is hanging with two thieves on either side d)The mocking crowd e)Time of suffering, pain and torment 2)What do we know of those hanging with Jesus? a)They were criminals b)They deserved what they were getting 3)What changed the one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Dependence By Faith

Contributed by David Carlton on Jun 28, 2003

We are to be in dependent of God and God’s will. Here is a unique view of independence.

Independence By Faith Mark 5:21-43 First United Methodist Church Jonesville, Louisiana June 29, 2003 Define Independence ... Ask, "As we approach July 4th, Independence Day, what does independence mean to you? We are a peoples in need, by identification: (V21) Jarius, a leader of the synagogue, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Methodist

The Shield Of Faith

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003

Spiritual warfare is always continuing around us. Weather you want to fight or not you are in inlisted in the war. All believers in Jesus are either continually under attacked or conquered by our spiritual enemy.

The Shield of Faith Eph 6:16… above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to Eph 4:27-28 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. NIV 2 Sam 22:36 36 You give me your shield of victory; you stoop down to make me great. As we grow together through the ministries of Open ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Friend To The Faithful

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 3, 2003

This sermon takes a look at some different qualifications to being God’s friend that were displayed by the Roman Centurian. It also defines what faith is and what it is not.

Many of you may remember the awful ice storm that took place a couple of years ago here in the south. Power was out all over the southern states, Trees and power lines that were iced over had collapsed and the roads were covered with layers of thick slippery ice. In all this mess, Denise and I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-9, James 4:4

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding Faith Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 4, 2003

What every Christian should know about faith. This sermon examines true biblical faith: what faith is; how we live by faith; how our faith grows.

Understanding Faith Faith is a foundational principle in the scriptures. If we don’t have faith, we don’t have salvation. The Bible tells us that without faith, it is impossible to please God, therefore understanding faith is critical. If we don’t understand faith then we will not understand our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Running On Faith

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 9, 2003

Sometimes living a Christian life in a strong soul-winning church is much like my initial experience with the cardio-vascular machines. We become exhausted and there is a stitch in our sides, as we suck spiritual air and we wonder how we can go on. Some

Running On Faith Hebrews 11:32-12:3 Introduction: Believe it or not, for the past four months, this preacher has been working out in a gym on the average of 1 ½ hours a day, five days a week. Most of the routine was bearable at the beginning, except ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Evidence Of Faith

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 11, 2003

Faith is an unseen substance,however, true faith also produces evidence that can be noticed by others .

The Evidence of Faith James 2:14-26 Introduction: One of the greatest debates throughout all of Christendom is that of faith versus works as it relates to one’s eternal destiny. Reformation fires burned over this issue. This great debate rages on today. Probably the most controversial and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Crisis Of Faith

Contributed by Bob Groves on Jan 17, 2003

Dealing with a time of tragedy. Where your faith is put to a test because things didn’t work out as you planned & were believeing for.

Meghan Mother Theresa - “I know that God will not put more on me than I can bear - I just wish that He didn’t Trust me so much!” Today CRISIS of FAITH I Peter 1:3-9 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal